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call me Ishmael

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:32:27 PDT

"You are an idiot," I typed. "Oscar Wilde was put on trial -- that's obviously what the song 'DJ Culture' is all about!" It was spring of 1993. I was debating Ish, a guy I just met online, on a computer bulletin board, an early electronic discussion group. We were parsing out the lyrics of the Pet Shop Boys, the pop group from the 1980s who sang about "West End Girls" back in the day. When Ish and I scrutinized their music lyrics, it was the early days of bits and bytes. The internet was...

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kawaii nation

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:59:30 PDT

Talk about a great gig for Japan. CUTE is their new weapon of choice. They have designated these kawaii (Japanese for "cute") grrls as the ambassadors of cuteness for their entire country. Trendy harajuku girls have always cornered the market on stylish and hyper-crazy. That's their thing. Whether they're wearing a cowgirl outfit made of human skin or popularizing the harelip, they're busy with trying something new and coo-coo. So why not recruit them to be ambassadors of a country??? It...

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can you exterminate stairs?

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:42:16 PDT

robottwitter06 Originally uploaded by docpopYou've got to love this cartoon.

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I had a baby with Elvis

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:48:27 PDT

Have you ever played the pass-the-time game, which celebrity would you like to hook up with most? Well, I have done it once or twice. There have been a few genetically gifted folks that I wouldn't mind mingling the ol' DNA with. First on my list has always been a tried-and-true classic. You really can't go wrong with wishing for THE KING. Sadly, our Jailhouse Rock romance must've hit rock bottom. Why? Well, I'm not really happy with my Presley lovechild. Luckily, I'm much better than Bristol...

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recent aquisition

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:33:49 PDT

Great pic, huh? It's not mine. It's a customer homage pic. Great set up -- like a little worship area. Something about this tenugui (the pink one on the left) just spoke to me. I've always been a fan of cherry blossoms. Plus, I love my 'bots. So I had to get it at thinkgeek. wonderful stuff there. ---------------- Now playing on iTunes: Snow Patrol - Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars (Dj Mario Remix)

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hmmm. not a big fan!

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:35:05 PDT

Overheard at Japanese grocery store: Daughter: Daddy, do you like herpes? Dad: Um... Herpes? Daughter: Yeah, Herpes. Dad: Herpes? Daughter: Yes, do you like him? Dad: Him? Daughter: Yes, Herpes. The swimmer. In the Olympics. Dad: Herpes in the Olympics? Daughter: For America. Dad: Oh. You mean Phelps?! Daughter: Herpes. Dad: Yeah, Herpes is a great swimmer. In Japanese, "Phelps" is pronounced "Ferupusu" (フェルプス). And "herpes" is "Herupesu"(ヘルペス). You've got to love it when the most famous...

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Toyotas: what the Final Five drive?

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:35:42 PDT

Busted Originally uploaded by dspainMy first thought was: is that a frackin' Cylon car? But nope; it's just the Google Maps car getting a ticket. Maybe the poor driver inadvertently snapped a pic of the officer picking his nose or something. Or maybe the cop's blog has a sucky page ranking.... Who knows? ---------------- Now playing on iTunes: Télépopmusik - Brighton Beach (Feat.Angela MC Clusey)

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F & I

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:59:42 PST

Once, not that long ago, there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand. Ferdinand loved, of all things, the beach. He only knew it because Florinda, the farmer's daughter spoke so lovingly of the beach on her cell phone when she fed them hay every afternoon. Pretending to focus only on his salt lick, he would listen intently to her rave about the South Pacific's beautiful islands and their perfect beaches. And he adored these stories. He longed to stroll along these beaches. Not just any...

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'shrooms

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:47:14 PDT

What a pleasant surprise to see Wakayama mentioned online! I love the fact that their yummy mushrooms are getting some love from the blogworld. Roll it out and eat it up -- those glow-in-the-dark 'shrooms look so delicious. I recall talking about mushrooms with my students and they told me, "Oh, yeah, my family owns a mushroom mountain. That's where we go mushroom picking." Their parents jobs were mushroom agriculture. Amazing. So can you eat these super mushrooms? I have no idea. But it...

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This is Umerica

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:34:05 PST

Worlds Most Lazy Lawn Mower Originally uploaded by B-S I thought I was lazy until I saw this. Yeah, she can walk. She just can't be bothered. After all, this is Umerica. Bless her heart!

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ass man

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:12:17 PST

Ass Man at the Horse Races Originally uploaded by gastonfernandez OMG. I really would have loved to have seen this when I was in Japan. This is one of those lovely Engrish shirts that just stops you in your tracks and makes you appreciate life. You've got to admire it when guys let you know their proclivities in such an upfront way. Takes a real man to do that!

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prefuse

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:45:59 PST

Melange-ilicious. Prefuse 73 has some amazing skillz. Loving the mashup sensibility with the lyrical sensitivity. Also, great running music. ---------------- Now playing on iTunes: Prefuse 73 - Prepared As It Was

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parking garage chic

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:34:10 PST

Library Parking Garage Originally uploaded by jonathan_moreau I hereby nominate this as the coolest parking garage. EVER. I want to park up inside some Dickins. Why not? I think that's a perfect place to be. Go, Kansas City, for making good use of ugly parking garages. You rock. ---------------- Now playing on iTunes: DJ Bitman - El Diablo (feat. Jimmy Fernandez) ---------------- Now playing on iTunes: DJ Bitman - El Diablo (feat. Jimmy Fernandez)

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army 10 miler

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:41:55 PDT

Running DC IMG_0576 Originally uploaded by Ian Dowling I put myself though another 10-miler. This one was great -- no stress and very little strain. My pace was a strong: 9:27 per mile. I whipped through the course in 1:34. That was just four minutes over my goal, so I was psyched. Cheers to Ian, whom I've never met, but who ran the same race and just married my friend, Tiff. Loved this picture, dude. Here are a few more pics of the race. Thanks, uber-handy Apple Grab app, for saving me...

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running wounded

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:40:00 PDT

Ran the Army 10-miler yesterday and I had a strange experience. It was a very emotional day for me. I think it might have been the endorphins playing crazy with my melon, but I'm not sure. It was 8 AM when the four apache helicopters flew just a hundred feet above us. We were lined up on the highway, hopping, stretching and rolling our heads around. They zoomed over, raising the hairs on the back of my neck and giving me chills to be near so much power. The chaplain on the PA announced the...

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exhausted, but healing.

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:36:40 PDT

Ragged and red, I'm recovering from Piga's annual rafting trip and mobile alcohol binge. It's Anywhere Goes. It was a small but friendly group this year and I wish I would've been perkier after the long busride, because I forgot to get business cards so that I could connect with folks. But I might run into them somewhere and reconnect. Phil and I shared a raft and I was a bit surprised that we got flipped. I guess even veteran river rats can get tossed, now and then. It's been at least a year...

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this can't end well.

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:04:24 PDT

Yep, we've all had moments like this. Ouch. Normally, this happens to me verbally. I open up my piehole and blabber on and on about something, only to realize that I've just completely said the wrong thing. Stand-up comics at least have the dignity of a spotlight and a microphone. And quite often, they have a classy brick wall background. But when I'm standing there and somebody's face is contorting into complete rage over something I said, I have just left my airborne bike and I'm heading for...

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shoes.

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:01:30 PDT

Mmm, Girl! Tia knows how to get what she wants. And she had to get her hands on some of them fabulous shoes. Problem was... she didn't have the money for it. Well, Tia just did what any good consumer would do. She EARNED her money so she could get some shoes. How? Various methods. You go, Tia. You remind me of the traits that are so characteristic of our culture: dogged determination, shrewdness, craftiness and greed! Please make sure your flash player is up to date. Click here to update.var...

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feeling kinda cagey

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:25:12 PDT

My election day working vacation in Florida put me up close and personal with the DARK SIDE a few years ago. I was there when some pretty suspicious things went down. What I didn't know is that plans were apparently in motion for months and months before election day rolled around. In fact, the DARK SIDE engaged in a very suspicious practice called "voter caging" to keep some folks off of the voter rolls. Have you ever thrown away junk mail? Well, after you watch this, you will never want to...

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loving: Blue Stone

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:46:08 PDT

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a charmed life

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:33:31 PDT

I've lived a charmed life for the last decade. I have attended an incredible school and met some fascinating characters. I have flown alongside a seeker as he raced after the golden snitch. Once-invisible thestrals -- truly magical creatures -- took me on a journey of understanding from innocence to experience. A giant friend introduced me to his (gianter) half-brother. A funny pair of twins introduced me to delicious treats and hilarious hijinx like puking pastilles. Hermoine taught me that...

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chocolate jesus: first show!

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:46:03 PDT

Everybody loves a delicious sweet surprise, don't they? Think about those little easter treats and only then can you fully realize the power of poor quality milk chocolate. Ah, the smooth and creaminess of it all! Yes, chocolate is a powerful drug. Combine that with the power of Jesus and you will begin to understand what we experienced last night! About 35 folks got to enjoy chocolaty goodness last night at the premiere of Speakeasy DC's Fringe Festival show, Chocolate Jesus. It was the first...

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Mer's summer o' fun (TM)

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:12:45 PDT

04JUL0016 Originally uploaded by YoyoGrrrl Our view from the top was kind of like this. We were near the top of RFK stadium. Mer, a pal from speakeasy, invited me to a Nats game last night. It was a blast. The Nats went up again the Chicago Cubs. The Nats so lost. But the people-watching was good and the company was great. We discussed all of the important issues of the day. Like boys. And food. And summer. And boys, too. After we waved (and gang-signed) goodbye, I had a little adventure....

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new logo

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:39:41 PDT

Bob always had a rough time getting things into position on his powerpoint slides. He needed my help. Me? I was the handsome young personal assistant that Bob hired after his promotion to VP of Marketing. Bob had the corner office, the new title and a penchant for adultery. I was helping him get ready for a big meeting, prepping him with his powerpoint presentation, when he made the first move. It was the ol' "hand over the hand holding the mouse" trick. We changed positions of a few things...

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chocolaty goodness

noreply@blogger.com (jblend) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:50:13 PDT

Is He hollow inside, or does He have a creamy center? You'll have to check out DC Fringe Festival's upcoming show, Chocolate Jesus, to find out. And I'll be part of it -- Jesus told me so. It will be the first time my music is part of a staged performance. Should be quite a challenge to compose music for five different stories, all with a religious theme. Hope my music can set the right tone.

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